Savannah State led 16-13 midway through the first half before Florida A&M scored 25 points in the final 9:40 to take a 38-30 lead at the break. The Tigers scored 11 of the first 13 points in the second half and took a 41-40 lead. The lead changed hands twice more before the Rattlers went up 52-43 with a 10-0 run and led the rest of the way.